Where Manassas public notices are published: Virginia Press Association's statewide site, city council and planning hearings, bids, court notices and elections.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is an index, not the official publication. A legal notice takes effect only where the law says it must be published. Links go to the official sources: the Virginia Press Association’s public notice site, the City of Manassas Council Meeting Center and the Prince William Circuit Court.
Public notices about Manassas, from zoning hearings and budget changes to estate claims and foreclosures, are spread across several official places. Notices that Virginia law requires to be printed run in a newspaper; recent City of Manassas hearing notices have appeared in the Prince William Times legal notices. The Virginia Press Association gathers newspaper notices from across the state at publicnoticevirginia.com, searchable by keyword and county. Questions about a city notice: the City Clerk, through City Hall, or Planning and Development, 703-257-8278.
What this means for you
- A hearing near your home? Rezonings and special use permits go to the Planning Commission and City Council; agendas are in the Council Meeting Center.
- Searching by name? The statewide site’s free search covers estate claims, foreclosures, tax deeds and assessments.
- This page is not the legal notice. Always read the original.
Where each kind of notice appears
| Kind of notice | Where to look | Who to ask |
|---|---|---|
| City Council and board public hearings, ordinances, budget amendments | Council Meeting Center (agendas, packets, minutes) and the newspaper notice | City Clerk, City Hall, 9027 Center St. |
| Rezonings, special use permits, Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board cases | Council Meeting Center agendas; Planning and Development | Planning and Development, 703-257-8278 |
| City bids and requests for proposals | City solicitations on DemandStar | City purchasing, via the solicitations page |
| Foreclosures, estate claims, tax deeds, assessments (newspaper notices) | publicnoticevirginia.com | The newspaper or the party named in the notice |
| Land records, wills, probate, guardianship | Prince William Circuit Court Clerk | 703-792-4311 (TTY 711) |
| Election notices, sample ballots, writs of election | Voter Registration and Elections | 703-257-8230 |
| Council meeting summaries | City news | City Hall |
City Council and hearings
City Council holds regular meetings at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 9027 Center St., with work sessions between them, according to the city’s October 2026 City Connection, which lists council meetings on Oct. 26 and Nov. 9 and work sessions on Oct. 19 and Nov. 16. Meetings are shown live and on demand on the city site and on Comcast channel 23 and Verizon Fios channel 38, the City Clerk’s page says. After each regular meeting the city posts a summary of actions in its news list.
Notices of recent city hearings in the Prince William Times included a City Council hearing on leasing city property at 9322 Center St. to the Greater Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad (April 2026), a Planning Commission hearing (May 6, 2026) and a City Council hearing on a fiscal 2026 budget amendment adding $7 million for electric purchased power (July 13, 2026).
Using the statewide site
- Type a keyword (the word Manassas, a street or a family name) in Search Public Notices.
- Use Advanced Search to filter by county or city, newspaper and date.
- Popular categories on the site include estate claims, foreclosures, tax deeds, assessments, schedules of meetings and Truth in Taxation notices.
A free Smart Search account lets you save a search and get email alerts.
Records and minutes
The City Clerk keeps council minutes, ordinances, resolutions and contracts in the city’s public records Data Bank, and the city code is online at Municode.
Related: building permits and zoning, property taxes and voting.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Manassas public notices published?
Legal notices that Virginia law requires to be printed run in a newspaper of general circulation; recent City of Manassas hearing notices have run in the Prince William Times. Newspaper notices statewide are collected at publicnoticevirginia.com, run by the Virginia Press Association.
How do I find upcoming public hearings in Manassas?
City Council, Planning Commission and board agendas, including public hearings, are posted in the city’s Council Meeting Center. Council meets at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 9027 Center St.
Where are City of Manassas bids posted?
The city posts bids and requests for proposals on DemandStar. Its solicitations page explains how to register for notifications.
Where do I find foreclosure, estate and land record notices for Manassas?
Manassas is served by the Prince William Circuit Court, whose clerk handles land records, wills and probate. Call 703-792-4311.
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